8 km/L to MPG

8 km/L = 18.8 MPG (US)

8 km/L=18.8 MPG (US)
8 km/L=22.6 MPG (UK / Imperial)
8 km/L=12.5 L/100km

How to Convert km/L to MPG

This conversion is linear (a simple multiplication). Both units measure distance per unit of fuel, so they scale proportionally.

  • MPG (US) = km/L × 2.35214583 (exact: 3.785411784 L/gal ÷ 1.609344 km/mi)
  • MPG (UK) = km/L × 2.82480936 (exact: 4.54609 L/gal ÷ 1.609344 km/mi)

Applying the formula to 8 km/L: 8 × 2.3522 = 18.8 MPG (US).

Is 8 km/L good?

8 km/L equals 18.8 MPG (US), which is considered Below average — typical of full-size SUVs and pickup trucks. In Imperial units, 8 km/L = 22.6 MPG (UK) = 12.5 L/100km.

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Similar Conversions

km/LMPG (US)MPG (UK)
5 km/L 11.8 14.1
6 km/L 14.1 16.9
7 km/L 16.5 19.8
9 km/L 21.2 25.4
10 km/L 23.5 28.2
11 km/L 25.9 31.1
12 km/L 28.2 33.9
13 km/L 30.6 36.7

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM Based on SI definitions (BIPM). Last reviewed: March 2026
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